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šŸŽ„PRESENCE OR PRESENTS?šŸŽ„ Click here to see the video šŸŽ„I remember my Indian mother would always say that being hospitable, kind and generous were more important to her than any material gift. For her, our presence at home and that of our guests, was more important than physical presents. šŸŽ„Following in my motherā€™s footsteps, I […]
ā¤ļø SHOPPING IN PARIS ā¤ļø   Iā€™m heading to Paris today and Iā€™ve popped this together for you, nine of my favourite places to shop, for all budgets.   CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL ARTICLE   1ļøāƒ£ Le Bon MarchĆ© Rive Gauche 7 arrondissement. The oldest department store in Paris. Itā€™s pricey and the food […]
I have an utterly delightful treat to tell you about. Full details here I have been invited as a guest (and your personal stylist) to May Simpkin's @maysimpkinnutrition outstanding Yoga and Menopause retreat this September. You will enjoy everything this wonderful retreat has to offer.
šŸ„—šŸ„—Quinoa salad šŸ„— šŸ„— šŸ„— Pronounced as ā€˜keen wahā€™, itā€™s packed with protein and has a sweet and nutty flavour and delicate texture. Quinoa is a popular substitute for starchier pasta and rice. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO You really can bung anything you fancy in the salad and use up bits you have knocking […]
The personal shopping season for Spring 2022 is well under way and Iā€™m busy helping clients plug their wardrobe gaps. Lovely spring newness is trickling into stores and by the middle of February shelves and rails will be overflowing with fresh colour and style trends.
I did a lot of travelling as part of my job as a clothing buyer and I always tried to pack light so I didnā€™t need to check my luggage into the hold.Ā  Most women return from holiday with clothes they havenā€™t worn, and with airlines today charging more and more for checked-in luggage, learning to pack light is a valuable skill.Ā  And just think of the time you will save when you arrive at your destination with hand luggage only.